As the world shifts toward green alternatives like electric vehicles and solar power, demand for metals needed for batteries has skyrocketed. WSJ’s Yusuf Khan explains mining companies are turning to a new source for metals like cobalt and manganese: the ocean floor.
Further Reading:
- Deep-Sea Mining Is Close to Reality Despite Environmental Concerns
- TMC Gets Approval for Pilot Deep-Sea Mining Project
- Environmental Investing Frenzy Stretches Meaning of ‘Green’
Further Listening:
- Environmental Investing Frenzy Stretches Meaning of 'Green'
- Electric Cars Need Lithium. Can Chile Provide It?
- How One Company Rode the Electric Vehicle Boom to Success